Custom, 1939 16' skiff
"Dignity" was the last of 5 skiffs built by Emmett and Gerry McGann in 1939.
Constructed of beautiful Queensland red cedar planking over original frames.
Rig lost in 1960's
Completely stripped and re-glassed so that the red timber shines through. She is bone dry.
Powered by a classic 1952 Stuart Turner single 4HP engine, starts first time, A washless 5-6 knot.
She has elegant decks, mast step still there, original varnished thwarts.
Breakback rebuilt licenced road trailer allowing easy launching and recovery.
Great Mandurah or similar boat.
Constructed of beautiful Queensland red cedar planking over original frames.
Rig lost in 1960's
Completely stripped and re-glassed so that the red timber shines through. She is bone dry.
Powered by a classic 1952 Stuart Turner single 4HP engine, starts first time, A washless 5-6 knot.
She has elegant decks, mast step still there, original varnished thwarts.
Breakback rebuilt licenced road trailer allowing easy launching and recovery.
Great Mandurah or similar boat.
Region
Western Australia
Location
Perth WA
Usage
Leisure
Launch Year
1939
Hull
Timber glassed over with clear glass
HIN
It has HIN
Designer
Gerry McGann 1939
Builder
Emmett and Gerry McGann
Length
16' 1" - 4.90m
Draft
Not much
Displacement
About 250kg
Deck Material
Plywoord
Engine
Stuart Turner 1952. I have all original paperwork including the power band
Horsepower
4,5
Fuel Type
50:1 gasoline
Engine Hours
Not many
Fuel Consumption
Very little
Max Speed
6 knots, no wash
Cruise Speed
5 knots
Fuel
4 gallons
Safety Gear
Life jackets, manual pump
ABOUT THE SELLER
Gerry McGann
Perth
WA 6159 Australia
WA 6159 Australia